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Rating8.1Adults OnlyThirteen dining and drinking venues with specialty restaurants requiring reservations — the reservation desk opens on arrival and fills within hours on busy weeks. Kulinarium and Atlántico are the most competitive for booking; Amore Mio and Kaori slightly easier. The main buffet Las Dunas is the fallback and handles breakfast and lunch reliably. The Moka café is the go-to for coffee outside meal hours.

Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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Restaurant at Hotel Riu Gran Canaria
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| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| After Hours Bar | Included | ||
| Amore Mio | Included | ||
| Atlántico | Included | ||
| Cocktail Bar / Bar Terrace | Included | ||
| Kaori | Included | ||
| Kulinarium | Included | ||
| Las Dunas | Included | ||
| Liquid Poolside Bar | Included | ||
| Moka | Included | ||
| Pepe's Food | Included | ||
| Sports Bar | Included | ||
| Sunset Chill-out Bar | Included | ||
| Tivoli Lounge Bar | Included |
Gourmet, Fusion
Gourmet fusion à la carte with locally-sourced ingredients. The highest-tier dinner option on the property. Reservation essential — book immediately on arrival. Two sittings in the evening. Smart casual dress required. If you only book one specialty restaurant, this is the one.
Asian
Asian buffet in two sittings (6:30–8 p.m. and 8:30–10 p.m.). A buffet format rather than à la carte, which makes it easier to get a table than Kulinarium. Reservation required. The variety is solid for an all-inclusive.
Italian
Italian buffet in two sittings. Classic Italian dishes in a straightforward format. Reservation required. A solid change from the main buffet but not a culinary standout.
Signature dishes: Italian favorites
Canarian, Grill
The most interesting specialty option after Kulinarium — alternating themed dinners between authentic Canarian cuisine and a grill night. The Canarian dinner in particular gives a local flavor that the other specialty restaurants don't match. Poolside setting. Breakfast and lunch also served here. Reservation required for dinner.
Signature dishes: Canarian cuisine (alternating for dinner), Grill (alternating for dinner)
International Buffet
Main buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is the standout meal — live cooking stations and a wide international spread. The dinner buffet is competent but unremarkable. The fallback option when specialty restaurants are full. No reservation needed.
Signature dishes: Varied buffet with themed buffets twice a week
Grill, Snacks, Burgers
Casual poolside grill during the day — burgers, grilled items, light fare. The obvious choice for lunch without leaving the pool area.
Signature dishes: Grill items, Burgers
Coffee, Sandwiches, Snacks
Café serving coffee and light bites. The best coffee option on the property. Useful for the gap between meals and as a morning alternative to the full breakfast buffet.
Signature dishes: Coffee, Sandwiches, Sticky buns
Snacks and Drinks
Indoor bar with sports screens. Air-conditioned. Open extended hours. Useful for late-night drinks and sports viewing without the main entertainment program.
Drinks
Evening lounge bar. A quieter alternative to the pool bars. Smart casual atmosphere.
Snacks and Drinks
Late-night bar for post-show drinks and the transition to the disco. Open after the main entertainment ends.
Drinks
Daytime poolside bar. The most-used daytime bar for poolgoers. Drinks included in the all-inclusive plan.
Drinks
Best positioned bar for the afternoon and early evening. The west-facing name suggests it catches the late sun. A practical cocktail spot before dinner.
Drinks
Terrace bar for cocktails. The more atmospheric option for evening drinks before or after dinner.